Round Rock Cares Initiative Launches In Support Of Small Business

ROUND ROCK, TX — As a proactive measure to support local small businesses impacted by coronavirus, or COVID-19, Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan, the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, the Round Rock Chamber and Dell Technologies have announced the Round Rock Cares Initiative. The newly announced collaboration will work to assist small businesses amid the current public health crisis. “Our entire community is concerned about what recent COVID–19 disruptions to business operations may mean for our local small businesses, and for the families of their employees,” Mayor Morgan said. “Many businesses have chosen to suspend operations based on recommendations from the CDC or have been required to close as a result of necessary emergency declarations.”

From the outset, community institutions began devising innovative ways to stabilize the small business community in Round Rock and help absorb the shock of the disruptions that remain to be seen. The City, Community Foundation, Chamber and Dell Technologies have each committed $25,000 to establish the Round Rock Cares fund with $100,000 to support small business in Round Rock and invite the public to make their own personal donations.

Nyle Maxwell, Chairman of the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation emphasized, “In these uncertain times, it is imperative that our community comes together. The Greater Round Rock Community Foundation is proud to be part of this effort and have the opportunity to manage the Round Rock Cares Fund. But we can’t do it alone – we need the public as a partner too. The citizens of Round Rock joining the business community in this type of collaboration is what makes Round Rock a special place to live.”

The goal of Round Rock Cares is to provide financial assistance to small and locally-owned businesses in Round Rock, and allocate financial resources quickly and directly. The fund will be directed by a committee consisting of representatives of the City, the Chamber and the business community. Round Rock Cares will provide assistance toward:

• Operational loan down payments
• Utility payments
• Payroll for employees still employed and working at the business
• Lease payments
• General business operations (raw materials, marketing expenses, etc.)
• Other business needs as determined by the fund oversight committee

To learn more about Round Rock Cares, the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, or to learn how to donate toward supporting local Round Rock small businesses, click HERE.